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Weather cuts 32nd Annual Jessup Carnival short
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monday was supposed to be the last day of the Jessup Carnival, but severe weather warnings changed that. Jessup Hose Company announced on social media that the carnival amusement rides and games will not open on Monday due to the extreme weather forecasted, officially ending the 32nd annual carnival. 28/22 […]
Decades of honoring heroes in West Wyoming
WEST WYOMING, Pa. — For Decades Rita Galenty of West Wyoming has come to this corner to watch the Memorial Day Parade through her neighborhood. "I always come to the parade because I'm one of 13 children. And I had 10 brothers, two sisters, nine brothers were servicemen. And I come to honor them and to all the servicemen you know," said Rita Galenty, West Wyoming.
New monument revealed at Dupont Memorial Day Parade
DUPONT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dupont held its Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday. This tradition started when the men came home from World War II back in 1945. As part of the ceremony, they unveiled a new monument to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifices. Bob Lopata has been the co-chair for the […]
57 fallen heroes forever remembered in Dupont
DUPONT, Pa. — The Memorial Day Parade that made its way around the small borough of Dupont had everything you'd expect to see to honor our fallen servicemen and women. But it was at the end of the parade route, at the borough building, where an impactful tribute was about to be made.
Sixth arrest made in deadly Scranton shooting investigation
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The mother of a deadly Scranton shooting suspect has been arrested, police announced. The Scranton Police Department announced more charges in the investigation of the fatal shooting of Robert Dawson, who was shot at the intersection of Providence Rd. and Ravine St. on April 9. He was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
‘Parking’ it in the Poconos for the holiday weekend
KIDDER TOWNSHIP, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s a popular weekend to go to the park, and that’s what hundreds did at one place in the Poconos. A pretty good crowd enjoyed the day at Hickory Run State Park. Besides folks from northeastern Pennsylvania, others came from out of state like New York and New Jersey […]
Gas prices climb for Memorial Day weekend
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Just as expected, gas prices are higher for Memorial Day weekend. 28/22 News stopped at Al’s Quick Stop in Bear Creek Township on Sunday. Gas there costs $3.73 for a gallon of regular. That’s a bargain compared to the statewide average, which, according to AAA, is roughly $3.77, up about three […]
Second Suspect Charged In Deadly Scranton Shooting
Quamir Robinson was arrested at his Dunmore home on Tuesday, May 21, city police said in a release. He's charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, according to officials. Authorities have said 36-year-old Thompson was shot to death on Jackson Street on May 14. Twenty-four-year-old Rahjuan Marquel Morgan was arrested two days later for criminal homicide and conspiracy, Daily Voice reported.
Brooks Mine visitors experience vintage lighting on special tour
Scranton, Lackawanna Co. — People visiting the Brooks Mine in Nay Aug Park in Scranton today received a special mine tour. The Underground Miners organization who run the mine did a vintage lighting demonstration to show the type of light coal workers used in the 19th and 20th centuries.
A Seafood Extravaganza By Harbor Crabs
SCRANTON, Pa. — If you love seafood you will love Harbor Crabs! Home & Backyard visited Harbor Crabs in Scranton and were treated to an array of seafood delights. Chef Chin created their Party Combo Seafood Boil an "under the sea" feast fit for King Neptune. Harbor Crabs Manager Jason Lin explained how chef prepares the dish. The combo consisted of lobster tail, king crab legs, mussels, shrimp corn on the cob and potatoes. The chef prepared a mix of spices and then tossed it together with the seafood.
Memorial Day Car Show got rolling in Exeter
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Classic cars, muscle cars, and sports cars were parked outside the American Grill in Exeter. It was all for the eighth annual Memorial Day car show was held at the restaurant Monday afternoon. Families and friends gathered to see the designs and the engines that were in the parking lot. […]
Fire burns through a home in Taylor
TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — At least four were displaced after a fire in Taylor Friday night. According to the Lackawanna County Communication Center, first responders were dispatched to the 700 block of South Main Street for a report of a residential structure fire. Taylor Fire Chief Wes Jones says they are still working to […]
Marine address crowd at WP-Exeter Memorial Day program
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. West Pittston and Exeter combined to host a Memorial Day parade and program on Monday. At the end of the parade, the West Pittston 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo American Legion Post 542 and Exeter VFW Post 6518 sponsored a Memorial Day program. This year, Anthony “Tony” Doblovasky, a Marine who served in Iraq and is currently in the Pennsylvania State Police K-9 Unit, served as featured speaker.
Memorial Day plans altered due to weather
The threat for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding caused organizers to cancel Memorial Day parades in the region. VFW 7069 in Clarks Summit, Lackawanna County announced on Facebook that the Memorial Day Parade planned for 11 a.m. has been cancelled. Coal Township in Northumberland County canceled their parade as well.
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